Whether you’ve been doing craft shows for a while or are just getting started, there is always room to improve your booth display. If you want to add some color, dimension, or texture to your space there are many low-cost or even free options. Crystals, picture frames, and even plants are some of my […]

When you change your city, state, or even country it can be intimidating to get into the new craft scene. Moving is stressful enough, and then you’ll have to find other crafters and events. I’ve been there (as have many others) and it might not even be your choice to move somewhere else. I recommend […]

A press release is a written statement from your company announcing something big and amazing. It’s directed at the media in your chosen industry, usually to stir up a buzz around a new product line or accomplishment. If you have a large marketing budget you can hire a PR professional, or you can even write […]

The more payment options you can give your craft show customers, the better. Accepting credit cards will increase your in-person show sales and also give your business a more professional feel. Many people don’t carry much cash so you won’t have to turn down potential business if you plan ahead to allow credit cards. Here […]

Craft fairs in the fall months can be very profitable. Shoppers are looking for holiday gifts, Halloween costumes, and seasonal home decor for the rest of the year. If you plan ahead of time and bring the right kind of products, the fall shows will go smoothly for your handmade business. Let’s look at […]

You always want more press coverage for your handmade business- so how should the media contact you? There are a lot of names for a media page- “press page,” “contact info,” etc. Essentially you want to make a centralized section where bloggers, event planners, local news, and magazine editors can reach you if needed. You […]

We’re always on the lookout for great craft ideas and these projects are simply wonderful! Why? Thanks to one key craft material, these craft ideas become unique projects that anyone would love to have. So, what’s the secret material? Yarn, of course! Yarn is a great crafting material and these yarn craft project ideas prove […]

We’ve seen a good number of business card examples in our lifetime to make us think we’ve seen everything. However, when you step back and look at your own card, what does your business card design ultimately say about you? This is an important question to consider since your business card design is your own […]

Let me just start by saying, Kari Chapin is really cool. And. Smart. And funny. If you’re the owner of a creative business, you’d be silly not to get yourself a copy of her book, “Grow Your Own Handmade Business.” This is an essential guide filled with advice, anecdotes, and insightful ideas that you can […]

Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! We hope you have some wonderful food and great company. If you didn’t get enough crafting in this Thanksgiving, then bookmark these articles below to give you some ideas for next year: 17 Crafts for Thanksgiving 268 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids and Adults What are you grateful […]